Senior DS Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Wake Village (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Senior Distribution Systems Engineer to support a BIM contract at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii. This on-site role requires the candidate to reside in the Honolulu area for daily project support and security clearance at the Secret level.

You will lead small implementation teams, provide technical guidance on distribution systems (ISP/OSP), and collaborate with government and internal teams to plan, test, and sustain wired network

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 5+ years of DS engineering experience, ideally in DOW environment on IT upgrade projects.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead small implementation teams and manage specific work scopes for a given site location.
• Provide technical guidance on equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Support and conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR and power meters.
• Develop technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task orders.
• Coordinate with Government POCs to align design, installation, and project tasks for on-time delivery.

Skills

Cabling

Network Infrastructures

Network Systems

Wireless Networks

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Job Qualifications:

Cabling, Network Infrastructures, Network Systems, Wireless Networks

Job Description:

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Field Service and Support

Skills:

Cabling, Network Infrastructures, Network Systems, Wireless Networks

Job Qualifications:

Cabling, Network Infrastructures, Network Systems, Wireless Networks

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

A career as a Distribution Systems Engineer at GDIT means owning your opportunity to help support and advance our customers’ mission. At GDIT a DS Engineer is leading every aspect of what we provide to the customer and we’re constantly evolving our approach to meeting our clients’ biggest challenges

HOW A DS ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

A Senior DS Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The DS Engineer will be the technical resource supporting the survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.

GDIT is seeking Senior Distribution Systems Engineers to help support our ongoing BIM contract. This position is on site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii and will require candidate to reside in the Honolulu area for daily onsite project support. No travel pay is associated with this position. Security Clearance Level: Ability to secure Secret Level Clearance.

HOW A DS ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

A Senior DS Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii . The DS Engineer will be the technical resource supporting the implementation efforts. Works closely with GDIT team and the base's counterparts and facilitates the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers.
• Provides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based on the needs of the customer/client.
• Support and conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), power meters, and other tools.
• Provides guidance, reports findings and provides solutions for any issues that halt progression.
• Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment assessments and checkups.
• Provides training to internal and external groups on product features and specifications.
• Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction with products.
• Review the work of less experienced team members.
• Review other team members’ work and coach through issues for accurate production submissions.
• Communicate with team on daily basis supporting project timelines and goals.
• Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time.
• Stakeholder Communications – assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders
• Technical support – provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.
• Leadership – Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given site location.

Other Tasks Include:

• Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects.
• Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting.
• Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks.
• Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload.
• Update network as-built documentation and records based on splicing and testing results.
• Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison.
• Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.
• Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
• Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Experience: BA/BS degree 5+ years’ experience in DS Engineering, ideally in DOW environment on IT upgrade projects
• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret Level Clearance required

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and Implementation documents such as – Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices.
• Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing
• Thorough understanding of Wired and General IT functions

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations
• Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively
• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools.
• BICSI related certifications.
• Location: Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

#BIM

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA HI Hickam AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards At GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.